2.2 for 22q Walk/Run/Ride 2026 2026 — Anywhere, CO

Let's get walking or running or riding starting 6/6/26-6/14/26 to raise awareness and funds for 22q. This virtual event will kick-off on Saturday, June 6 in your community, on your treadmill, or wherever you exercise. Whether you sign up to run, walk, or bike, let's get moving and feel united throughout the week. Be sure to share your photos on social media and tag us @22qfamily and use the #run22for22q. We will also be offering an in-person event again in Erie, CO with the hopes of eventually expanding to more locations in the future. 22q is the SECOND MOST COMMON genetic disorder after Down Syndrome, yet it's less known and harder to diagnose. 22q has a rate of occurrence in 1 in 2,000 births and is found in 1 of 68 children born with a heart defect! 60-75% of all individuals with 22q have a heart defect, 75% have differences in their palate that affect their speech and often create nasal regurgitation, 35% have significant feeding and swallowing problems, 77% have immunodeficiency 40-60% have anxiety 50%+ have a cognitive impairment To learn more about 22q and how The 22q Family Foundation is making a difference CLICK HERE .